The Internet is uncontrollable. And if the Internet is uncontrollable, freedom will win. It's as simple as that.

Everyone thinks the Chinese government selected me. Never ever. I was selected by Herzog and de Meuron.

I always want to design a frame that’s open to everyone. I don’t see art as a secret code.

The misconception of totalitarianism is that freedom can be imprisoned. This is not the case. When you constrain freedom, freedom will take flight and land on a windowsill.

Even if there have been setbacks during these past years, China is changing. China's society is opening.

I hope that my work expresses my worldview and encourages people to exchange ideas.

I don't think China should care if this crazy old guy should have a show here or not. You have so many museums in the West, and so many shows, you need somebody to show the work, otherwise it's empty.